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A call for unity

A call for unity

In an era marked by seemingly insurmountable divides, the urgent need for unity becomes apparent. The prevalent mindset of "either-or" has entrenched societies in ideological battles, political polarization, and social strife.
COLUMN: The power of partnership

COLUMN: The power of partnership

A Merriam-Webster definition of partnership is “a relationship that involves close cooperation between parties having specific and joined rights and responsibilities.

Listen to those with disabilities

I read with interest the headline “Disability advocate issues challenge to council” and I was struck by the ableism in the response from Will Steblyk, manager of St. Albert Transit.
Protect our dogs from cannabis butts

Protect our dogs from cannabis butts

This past weekend our young little dog ingested the butt end of a marijuana cigarette while out on a walk. The same happened to our neighbour's little dog a few weeks ago. Please do not throw your butt ends on the ground.
OPINION: Benefits of gardening

OPINION: Benefits of gardening

There’s an old Middle Eastern story about a little bird who, when she heard the sky was falling, lay down on the trail on her back with her feet up. A horseman came thundering down the trail, stopped, and asked what the little bird was doing.
LETTER: Slow down the spending

LETTER: Slow down the spending

Realistically speaking, council has to start thinking small
LETTER: Thanks for spreading joy

LETTER: Thanks for spreading joy

'Tis the season to spread joy
Patriotic apologies

Patriotic apologies

One common stereotype about Canadians is that we apologize a lot.
COLUMN: Planting trees of hope in November

COLUMN: Planting trees of hope in November

There's a popular saying that goes, "The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, and the second-best time is now.
Slow truth and strong communities

Slow truth and strong communities

One source you can count on in this scary new world is your community newspaper. We employ professional journalists with deep experience and connections to the communities that we serve. Just as importantly, we’re visible in our communities, which makes us accountable and accessible to you, the reader.
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